Training Programme Director - IMT and Wellbeing Lead

NHS England; Manchester; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is looking for a Training Programme Director in IMT to support the Strategic Development of the School of Medicine. The role involves enhancing the training experience for resident doctors, including the retention of IMS1 doctors and planning rotations. The ideal candidate will bring organizational skills and experience in program development. This position is crucial in promoting the overall well-being of healthcare trainees and aligning with the NHS 10-point plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in training program development and execution is essential.
• Ability to engage with medical staff and foster a positive environment.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the retention of IMS1 doctors and their progression.
• Plan rotations effectively for medical trainees.

Job description

The Training Programme Director in IMT will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the School of Medicine.

As a result of NHS England’s integration into the Department of Health, all educator recruitment activity either extensions to existing contracts or new appointments will have an end date of 31st March 2027. We are currently reviewing the recruitment process beyond this date and will provide updates as soon as we are able.

Internal medicine stage 1 (IMS1) training forms the initial part of the training journey for those choosing a medical career.

You will join a well-established team of TPDs who organise rotations, support doctors through ARCPs and advise regarding the approach to passing the MRCP examination. The IMS1 TPDs are supported by Exam Support TPDs.

Role

In addition to supporting these existing functions, we would like the post‑holder to work with resident doctors and trainers to enhance the training experience and promote well‑being. This role would allow the post‑holder to develop initiatives that help us deliver the spirit of the NHS 10‑point plan: https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/10-point-plan-to-improve-resident-doctors-working-lives/

Responsibilities

• Retention of IMS1 doctors / progression to HST
• Rotation planning

Our work supports the NHS to deliver high quality services for patients and best value for taxpayers.

Our staff bring expertise across hundreds of specialisms — including clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial — enabling us to design and deliver high‑quality NHS services.

We Lead The NHS In England By

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money

Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, leading to full integration. The aim is to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and eliminates waste.

If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the recruitment process.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Raj Parikh
Job title: Head of School Medicine
Email address: [e-mail]